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Enabling Local Access Permissions for XVWeb Capture

Michael Satterfield
Updated

Overview

Starting with XVWeb release (v5.12.0), Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge now require users to grant “Local Network Access” permissions for XVWeb Capture to function properly. This change applies to Chrome version 142 and above and Edge version 143 and above, and is essential for initiating image capture workflows within XVWeb.

Why This Change?

Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge have both introduced stricter security measures to protect local resources. XVWeb Capture relies on local network communication between your browser and the capture service (Ambassador) installed on your workstation. Without this permission, XVWeb Capture cannot start or connect to imaging devices.

What Users Will See

When launching XVWeb Capture in Edge or Chrome:

  • A permission prompt will appear asking to allow access to local network resources. Click Proceed to allow the browser to display the Local Network Access prompt.

    Click Allow to allow XVWeb Capture access to your local area network.

  • If Allowed, XVWeb Capture will start normally.
  • If Blocked, users will see an error message dependent on the browser in use, and capture will not proceed.

    • Microsoft Edge:

    • Google Chrome:

Steps to Enable Local Access

Google Chrome:

  1. Open Google Chrome and navigate to your XVWeb site.
  2. When prompted, click Allow for “Local Network Access.”
  3. If XVWeb Capture Connection failed, or you previously blocked this permission:

    • Click View Site Information (icon to the left of the address bar) 

    • Click Site Settings

    • Scroll down to the bottom of the Sites Settings page, and set both "Local Network" and "Apps on device" to Allow

      If you do not see the above permissions, set "Sites can ask to connect to any device on your local network" to Allow instead

  4. Refresh the XVWeb page and relaunch XVWeb Capture.

Microsoft Edge:

  1. Open Microsoft Edge and navigate to your XVWeb site.
  2. When prompted, click Allow for “Local Network Access.”
  3. If XVWeb Capture Connection failed, or you previously blocked this permission:

    • Click View Site Information (icon to the left of the address bar) 

    • Click Permissions for this site

    • Scroll down to the bottom of the Sites Settings page, and set both "Local Network" and "Apps on device" to Allow
    • If you do not see the above permissions, set "Sites can ask to connect to any device on your local network" to Allow instead
  4. Refresh the XVWeb page and relaunch XVWeb Capture.

Troubleshooting

  • If the permission prompt does not appear, ensure your browser is up to date.
  • Verify that your XVWeb Capture installation is up to date.
  • If issues persist, check for blocked ports or firewall rules that may prevent local communication. 

Additional Notes

  • For enterprise environments, consider updating Chrome/Edge policies to pre-allow local network access for XVWeb sites.

 

 

Article Version 1.0 8/31/26